Curried Indian-Style Rice Pilaf
Curried Indian-Style Rice Pilaf features fluffy long-grain rice infused with warm curry, cinnamon, and a hint of cloves, balanced by sweet sautéed onion and gentle garlic. The spices bloom into a cozy, aromatic blend that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or vegetarian mains. Serve it for weeknight dinners or as a festive side to brighten a larger spread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Curried Indian-Style Rice Pilaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the water and chicken broth to a boil.
- 2
Combine the rice, curry powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, paprika, and cloves in a bowl and stir to mix.
- 3
Add the spiced rice and the onion to the boiling broth.
- 4
Cover and cook until the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 218.49 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 6.82 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 43.71 g 16%
- Total Fat 1.32 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.38 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.87 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 373.07 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.21 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.64 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 14.43 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 163.69 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 10.8 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Curried Indian Style Rice Pilaf is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Curry Powder, Garlic Powder, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 218.49 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Curried Indian-Style Rice Pilaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Curry Powder, Garlic Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Curried Indian-Style Rice Pilaf?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 218.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Curried Indian-Style Rice Pilaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Curried Indian-Style Rice Pilaf healthy?
- Curried Indian-Style Rice Pilaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 218.49 calories and 6.82 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 373.07 mg (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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